Oil Weeping
02-22-2006, 02:14 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Oil Weeping
Was in process of changing my oil on my 95 Iris last night and noticed at the end of the engine block closest to the single Oxygen sensor; kinda overhead just above the oxygen sensor , there was slight oil weeping 
- Is that a bad sign?
Thanks
- Is that a bad sign? Thanks
02-22-2006, 03:54 PM
#2
Seared
Rennlist Member
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Scott,
Some weeping or seepage should not be cause for seeking a second mortgage. It may simply be a sign that the car needs to be driven more often, as certain tolerances and seals react to a lack of use. Just keep an eye on it and try to drive the car!
Andreas
Some weeping or seepage should not be cause for seeking a second mortgage. It may simply be a sign that the car needs to be driven more often, as certain tolerances and seals react to a lack of use. Just keep an eye on it and try to drive the car!
Andreas
02-22-2006, 04:42 PM
#3
Sounds like it's weeping around the timing chain covers? If so this is common. Especially on low milage rarely driven cars (no offense). My car has weeps but no real leak (no oil on the floor). I would not be worried about it at all. Go drive your car and enjoy!! 
02-22-2006, 06:44 PM
#4
Drifting
If it doesn't weep a bit, it aint' no Porsche........I agree that it's probably timing chain covers or possibly cam tower seals.
Not a big deal and not too expensive to reseal.
ZP44
Not a big deal and not too expensive to reseal.
ZP44
02-22-2006, 07:20 PM
#5
Rennlist Member
Au contraire, timing chain cover leaks are an expensive engine-out fix. Approx $1500. And that's not a great place for oil to leak from either. But what looks to be a timing chain cover leak can also be something MUCH more serious since leaks tend to flow down and back thus looking like a timing chain cover leak. BTDT.
02-22-2006, 09:06 PM
#7
I am not sure timing cover leaks are common, so would first not think it is serious. Also even with low miles cars, and many may disagree, but it doesn't automatically mean you will have leaks or serious leaks from my experiences.
As you know, leaks whether water, oil, or any other fluid may not be at the specific to locations where the drops are coming. Make sure it is oil (which it probably is). If was me would clean the area to get better understanding specifically where the leak is coming from and monitor it. If it is a slight leak, it is a 911, and some do leak a little with no serious problems. I once had a slight leak in my older Porsche, changed the oil and the leak stopped. Hopefully same will apply for you.
Btw, your SR71Blackbird id immediately caught my attention. Absolutely my favorite aircraft. All that technology developed back in early 60's, and it still holds the land speed records from NY to LA and London as I recall.
As you know, leaks whether water, oil, or any other fluid may not be at the specific to locations where the drops are coming. Make sure it is oil (which it probably is). If was me would clean the area to get better understanding specifically where the leak is coming from and monitor it. If it is a slight leak, it is a 911, and some do leak a little with no serious problems. I once had a slight leak in my older Porsche, changed the oil and the leak stopped. Hopefully same will apply for you.
Btw, your SR71Blackbird id immediately caught my attention. Absolutely my favorite aircraft. All that technology developed back in early 60's, and it still holds the land speed records from NY to LA and London as I recall.
